Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment

Substance abuse and addiction constitute the largest preventable and costly health problems in the U.S. The prevalence rates and negative consequences of alcohol and drug abuse upon Alaskans are substantial. In 2010, Alaska’s costs associated with individuals dependent on or abusing alcohol/drugs was $1.2 billion.

This focus area includes strategies that fall on the full continuum of care from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery for Trust beneficiaries.

This focus area was just recently adopted by trustees. The work group is still identifying goals and priorities.